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Research Highlight: Ultra-processed Food Intake Linked with Leptin Resistance in Women
A recent study indicates that women who consumed more ultra-processed foods are more susceptible to leptin resistance and could have changes in their gut bacteria. Leptin resistance is linked with pro-inflammatory conditions, neuroinflammation, and metabolic disorders, including obesity…
New and Controversial Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Over 14 million US kids are impacted by obesity, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in children, and yet American Academy of Pediatrics may have gone too far in their latest set of recommendations. What do you think?
Another Possible Cause of Obesity
Our bodies have a strong appetite for protein, but we overeat fats and carbohydrates instead. Why? Find out in the latest from Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD.
The Health Impact of Cooking Oils: A Comparison
When it comes to selecting which oil you're going to use for your cooking project, it turns out that flavor is only one of many considerations. Here's everything you need to know about the health impact of various cooking oils...
When Is a Change in Weight Appropriate for the Prevention of Diabetes?
Weight loss may be beneficial in overweight and obese individuals, but does it offer the same benefits to lean individuals. Weight loss should not be advised unless medically necessary...
The Cellular Impact of Diet and Exercise
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Medical School researchers recently studied the nitty-gritty of how diet and exercise impact the body...
For Better Gut Health, Cut Sugar!
A recent study on mice sheds light on the way sugar intake may impact our gut microbiome, the risk of diabetes, and unwanted weight gain...
Untangling Processed Foods: Ultra Processed, Minimally Processed, and More
It’s not as simple as processed vs unprocessed because even washing or packaging a food makes it technically a processed food...
The Impact of a High-Fat Diet on Your Brain
A new study in mice reveals a direct link between a high-fat diet and an increase in diabetes, as well as a decline in cognitive abilities, such as the development of anxiety, depression, and worsening Alzheimer’s disease.
Better Snacks for Kids
Our kids deserve better snacks to prevent a premature case of type 2 diabetes or heart disease...
Sugar, Salt, Fat: Less is Best!
With unwanted weight gain comes unexpected chronic diseases...
Top Ten Nutrients of Focus for Kids
If you want to help kids to fare better in school this year, pay attention to nutrition...
Who is Most Vulnerable in the Obesity Epidemic?
The American obesity epidemic shows no sign of slowing. A new study shows who has been most affected over the past decade...
Do Skinny Genes Mean Skinny Jeans?
If you’re looking for the latest "miracle" diet, look no further than the Sirtfood Diet. Promoted by Adele as the eating plan that helped her lose the baby weight, the diet certainly sounds enticing...
Here's How RDNs and Other Educators Can Help During the Obesity Epidemic
How can health care providers help move the needle on obesity? Here are a few of my ideas...
Protein Powder: Let's Go Way Beyond Whey
Snacking and Obesity
Guler emphasizes that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can lead to obesity...
Pandemic Relief: Eat, Move, Rest
If you’re feeling stressed, fatigued, and a little heavier than you’d like since the pandemic began in 2020, you’re not alone...
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